Scuba Diving
Sport

Sport Diving is an underwater aquatic sport, where aspects of scuba diving are performed in a swimming pool. The sport which originated in Spain to promote scuba diving, is currently played in many European countries.

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The sport primarily uses scuba diving equipment, some of which are, diving masks, fins, snorkels, diving cylinder, and full body swim suits. Some divers might also carry watches for personal timekeeping. Sport diving competitions are conducted for both men and women, and can be contested individually or in teams of 2 or 4 members. Competitions are conducted in a pool that is 50 meters long and at least 2 meters deep.

Currently, there are five disciplines of sport diving for which international level competitions are conducted. Three of them are contested individually, the other two in teams. The individual events are, Event M 300 meters, Night diving and Immersion 6 kg. The team events are, Obstacle course and Briefing. In some regional and national competitions, additional events might also be included. In all sport diving events, the team or individual that completes the course in the least amount of time is declared as the winner.
The most popular international competition for sport diving is the Underwater Sport Diving World Championship, which is conducted annually. European Sport Diving Championship, is another international competition that is conducted biennially.

10 places Where to go Scuba Diving

Egyptian Red Sea

Situated between Africa and Asia, the Red Sea is a saltwater inlet that’s part of the Indian Ocean. It offers stunningly clear turquoise waters and the reefs are vibrant and full of life, never failing to disappoint. The consistent water temperatures year-round make this a diver’s paradise.

Thailand

Thailand offers a number of awesome dive sites: Phuket, Ko Tao, Similan Islands, and the Surin Islands to name a few. While you can pretty much go diving anywhere here and still have a blast, the best diving is found near Ko Tao and up near the Similans

Gili Island

The Gilis in Indonesia have become massively popular in recent years — and for good reason! The reefs and waters here provide a gorgeous backdrop to your dives. The islands are surrounded by a huge reef system that is better preserved than others in the area.

Sipadan

Located in Malaysia, Sipadan is arguably one of the best five dive sites in the world. The place is teeming with life. You will see turtles, cave systems, sharks, dolphins, schools of fish, bright coral, bright fish, and everything in between. Not only will you get to see these, but you’ll see them in incredible abundance and variety.

Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef needs no introduction. Located off the coast of Australia, the world’s longest reef has all the tropical sea life and coral you could ever imagine. The reef itself is almost 350,000 square kilometers; it’s so big you can see it from space!

Hawaii

Hawaii has some great scuba diving. The islands are ringed with reefs and wildlife, so it’s pretty hard to come to Hawaii and not dive. Being one of the world’s most remote archipelagos, it’s no surprise that there’s just so much going on under the water.

Micronesia

Tropical islands as beautiful as Micronesia always have one thing in common: they are encircled by vibrant coral reefs. Dive sites like the Blue Corner make Micronesia one of the top destinations in the South Pacific when it comes to diving. There are also plenty of World War II wrecks that you can explore, too.

Fernando de Noronha

This place may not be well known by travelers, but it’s a world-famous dive destination and the best diving site in Brazil. In recent years Fernando de Noronha has definitely grown in popularity, which isn’t surprising. Here you will find lots of life among the blue waters that circle these islands.

Boracay

Located in the Philippines, this tropical paradise is also (not surprisingly) a diving paradise. You’ll find all the usual suspects here, including eels and clown fish, as well as abundant reef systems. It’s the most popular place to dive in the Philippines and for good reason.

The Blue Hole

The Blue Hole in Belize is one of the most famous dive sites in the world, and you can probably see why. Ranked by the Discovery Channel as one of the most amazing places on Earth, this peculiar site is actually a massive marine sinkhole.

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Underwater Target Shooting - competitors free dive in a swimming pool, using spearguns to fire at targets.

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